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Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments: Effective Natural Treatment

Jul 31, 2018 10:13AM

A recent meta-study concluded that turmeric has proved effective in treating acne, mouth inflammation, itchy skin and psoriasis, among other conditions.

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Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer

Jul 31, 2018 10:13AM

A diet rich in fish, potatoes, fruit, vegetables, legumes and olive oil significantly lowered the risk of aggressive prostate cancer in older Spanish men.

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Sodas Lower Fertility: Sugary Drinks Reduce Likelihood of Pregnancy

Jul 31, 2018 10:13AM

By drinking one or more sugary sodas a day, women are a quarter less likely to become pregnant and men are a third less likely to father a child.

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Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar: Improves Glucose Levels

Jul 31, 2018 10:13AM

A diet high in diverse fibers lowered blood sugar levels to normal for 89 percent of diabetes patients in a Rutgers University study.

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Screentime Overdose Means Unhappy Teens: Digital Device Downers

Jul 31, 2018 10:13AM

Teens that spend the most time on digital devices tend to be unhappier, reports a San Diego State University study of a million teens.

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Expecting Moms Can Protect Against Autism: Prenatal Vitamins Lower Risk

Jul 31, 2018 10:13AM

Taking folic acid or multivitamins before and during pregnancy can help to reduce the risk of having a child diagnosed with autism.

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Holding Hands Reduces Pain: Study on Loved Ones Finds Connection

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

The brainwaves of couples tend to synchronize when they are in each other’s presence, and holding hands markedly lowers pain levels—especially if the man is empathetic.

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Parrot Prosthetics: 3-D Printers Help Rehabilitate Animals

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

Using 3-D printers, veterinarians have fashioned a new leg for an injured parrot and engineers have devised a flipper for an endangered sea turtle.

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Climate Consensus: Researchers Raise Red Flags

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

Scientists are warning that if humans don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically and maintain natural carbon sinks like forests within 10 years, the impact on Earth’s climate will be catastrophic.

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Literacy Project: Dolly Parton Donates Millions of Books

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

The singer celebrated her foundation’s donation of 100 million books to children around the world with a reading at the Library of Congress.

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Plog On: Picking Up Litter While Jogging Becomes a Winning Trend

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

Plogging, Sweden’s latest fitness craze, is catching on in Europe and the U.S., as joggers not only clean up trash but also burn more calories in the process.

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Hyperloop Hyper-Speed: Innovative Shortcut to Faster Travel

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

Plans are underway in Europe for a vacuum-tube mode of transport capable of zooming people and freight safely overland at 700 miles per hour.

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Big Melt: North Pole Rises Above Freezing

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

A thaw over the tip of the planet this year warmed the surface of the North Pole as high as 35 degrees—a once-rare event that has occurred during four of the last five winters.

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Sinking City: Rising Sea Levels Threaten San Francisco

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

By factoring in the settling of artificial landfill as water aquifers empty, scientists now estimate that 166 square miles of land around the bay is in jeopardy of being underwater by 2100.

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Rethinking Toiletries: Using Less Saves Both Money and the Planet

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM

It’s easy to load up on pricey personal care products that ultimately get little use, but a few key strategies can simplify daily life as well lower expenses and waste.

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